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1918
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Explanation - The date following a name indicates the length of
time the party has been a resident in the county.

The abbreviations are as follows:
S. for section
T. for township
P. O. for Post-office address.

When no Section Number or Township is given,
it will be understood that the party resides withn
the limits of the village or city named, and in
such cases, the post-office address is the same as
the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.
NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
Alexander, D. R.
Lawyer
Estherville
Allen & Allen
Publishers of The Enterprise
Estherville
Alton, Eugene D.
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Ceylon, Minnesota
Amundson, A. J.
Farmer
S. 29, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Estherville
Anderson, A. L.
Publisher of the Dispatch
Ringsted
Anderson Shoe Store
Shoes
Estherville
Anderson, Andrew
Farmer
S. 10, T. High Lake, P. O. Estherville
Anderson, B. B.
Grain and Coal
Estherville
Anderson, Carl
Farmer
S. 25, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Anderson, Nels
Farmer
1009 N. Sixth St., Estherville
Anderson, W. R. & H. J.
Farmers
S. 29 and 30, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Anderson, H. J.
Farmer
S. 30, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Anderson, W. R.
Farmer
S. 29, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Armstrong Cement Works
Cement Products
Armstrong
Auto Supply Co.

Estherville



Beauman, V. J.
Manager Joyce Lumber Co., Building Material and Coal Estherville
Berven, J. K.
Prop. Insterns Farm
S. 30, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Halfa
Beymer, W. A.
Clothing
Estherville
Bilharz, I. A.
Bilharz Stock Farm
S. 36 T. Lincoln, P. O. Dolliver
Birney, C. E.
Drugs
Estherville
Booth's Grocery
Groceries
Estherville
Booth, Daniel
Land Owner
302 No. 13th St., Estherville
Barnbarger, F. B.
Farmer
S. 18, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Bowman, L. H.
Butcher
Estherville, 1898
Boyer, W. P.
Farmer
S. 11, T. Iowa Lake, P. O. Fairmont
Brawford, J. S.
Grain Buyer
Estherville
Brunswold, A. C.
Farmer
S. 31, T. ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Bryan, W. L.
Farmer
S. 28, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Maple Hill
Burt & Jones
Dealers in Flur and Feed, Farm Tractors and Trucks
Estherville
Bury, C. M.
Farmer
2. 9, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville



Carson, Roy D.
Real Estate
Armstrong
Cayler, S. B.
Farmer
S. 23, T. Lincoln, P. O. Dolliver
Ceylon Cement Tile Co.
Cement products
Ceylon, Minnesota
Christensen, C.
Grain Dealer
Armstrong
Christensen, L. M. Co.
Dry Goods
Estherville
Christensen, P.
Butcher
Dolliver
Christopher, R. W.
Farmer
S. 25, T. Iowa Lake, P. O. Armstrong
Clark, B. L.
Real Estate
Dolliver
Cole, A. M.
Plumbing and Heating
Estherville,1912
Consolidated Independent School District

Armstrong
Consumers Independent Lumber Co.
Lumber, Coal and Building Material
Huntington
Coon, Byron M.
Lawyer and County Attorney
Estherville, 1903
Cooper, E. E.
Retired Farmer
103 West Maple, Estherville
Crilly, James
Contractor
Estherville
Crim, C. W.
Lawyer
Estherville, 1882
Crumb, E. E.
Farmer
S. 24, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Cummings, J. A.
Druggist, The Rexall Store
Estherville, 1911
Cummings, J. A. Farmer
S. 11, T. Center, P. O. Estherville



Dack, E. H.
Farmer and Assessor
S. 10, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Maple Hill
Darling, E. D.
Breeder of Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs
S. 11, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
DeBates, L. J.
Hardware
Armstrong
Democrat, The
Newspaper
Estherville
Denoyer, Wm.
Dealer in Coal
Estherville, 1913
Dolliver Savings Bank
General Banking
Dolliver
Doughty, T. W.
Cashier Emmet Couonty Bank
Armstrong
Dows, John
President First National Bank
Armstrong
Dundas, F. or P. H.
Farmer
S. 28, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Halfa



Eaton Drug Co.
Drug Store
Armstrong
Eiby or Elby, Nels
Farmer
S. 14, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Ellerston, C. R.
Farmer
S. 10, T. Jack Creek, P. O. Halfa
Emmet County Bank
General Banking
Armstrong
Emmet County Officials
S. E. Bemis, Clerk of Courts
C. P. Smith, County Surveyor
Emma E. Deming, Recorder
E. H. Hanson, Treasurer
Thomas Nivison, Sheriff
Ida A. Davis, Superintendent of Schools
F. J. Kennedy, Prosecuting Attorney
Dr. M. E. Wilson, Coroner
J. J. Klopp, Auditor
Dorothy Klopp, Deputy Auditor

Board of Supervisors:
J. M. Wolden, Chairman, Wallingford
J. D. Weir, Huntington
W. H. Gibbs, Armstrong
J. L. Brown, Estherville
J. H. Griffith, Estherville
England, J. A.
Farmer
S. 12, T. Jack Creek, P. O. Ringsted
Erickson, A. E.
The Erickson Studio
Estherville, 1915
Erickson, Eli
Retired Farmer
Estherville
Erfelding, John
Farmer
S. 8, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Espeset, Howard
Abstractor, of firm of Graves & Espeset
Estherville
Espeset, James
Abstractor, of firm of Graves & Espeset
Estherville
Estherville, City of

Estherville, Free Public Library
Estherville
Estherville Furniture Co.
Estherville
Estherville Grocer Co. Wholesale Grocers
Estherville
Estherville Public Schools
Estherville
Estherville State Bank General Banking
Estherville
Estherville Tire Inn Garage
Estherville



Fank, Nick
Farmer
S. 4, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Farmers Elevator Co.
Grain
Wallingford
Farmers and Merchants Bank, The
General Banking
Graetinger
Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association

Armstrong
Farmers Savings Bank
General Banking
Dolliver
Farmers Savings Bank
General Banking
Ringsted
Farmers Savings Bank
General Banking
Wallingford
Felkey, J. J.
Farmer
S. 29, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Halfa
Fink, H. J.
Autos
Ringsted
First National Bank
General Banking
Armstrong
First National Bank
General Banking
Estherville
First National Bank
General Banking
Ceylon, Minnesota
First National Bank
General Banking
Graettinger
First Trust and Savings Bank
General Banking
Estherville
Foshler, William
Auctioneer and Farmer
S. 1, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Frisbie, H. M.
Garage
Dolliver
Fuller, W. F.
Cement Contractor
Armstrong



Gaarde, C. A.
Civil Engineer
Ringsted
Gaarde, H. A.
Insurance
Estherville
Gaarde, P. A.
Insurance
Armstrong
Gamble-Robinson-Estherville Co.
Wholesale Produce
Estherville
Gangstad, Sam H.
Farmer
S. 32, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Halfa
Gardner, John L.
Ringsted Drug Co.
Ringsted
Gardston Hotel

Estherville
Gibbons & Sons
General Merchandise
Armstrong
Gilbertson, O. G.
Farmer
S. 16, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Maple Hill
Gordon, W. G.
Farmer
S. 33, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Graff, John
Prop. Fairview Farm
S. 33, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Graettinger Tile Works
Manufacturers
Graettinger
Graves & Espeset
Abstractors
Estherville
Green, Wm. M.
Prop. Richland Farm
S. 17 T. Center, P. O. Gruver
Griffith, J. H.
Land Owner, County Supervisor
Estherville
Groves, Mark J.
Mayor of Estherville
Estherville, 1903
Gruver Savings Bank
General Banking
Gruver



Halfa Consolidated School
J. J. Falkey
W. J. Smith
S. J. Lund
J. K. Berven

Halfa
Hansen, C. W.
Sanitary Cleaner and Tailor
Estherville
Harris, R. S.
Prop. Lake Road Farm
S. 2, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Armstrong
Hatland, Ben
Farmer
S. 27, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Hawkins, Jno. A.
Real Estate
Estherville
Helgen, H. M.
Dealer in Land and Real Estate
Emmetsburg [Palo Alto County]
Heneman Auto Co.
Chevrolet and Chandler Cars
Estherville
Heneman, Joe
Livery and Feed, Real Estate
Estherville
Henke, Silas
Studio
Armstrong
Herbranson, J. E.
Farmer
S. 18, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Higley, E. B. Co.
Produce
Estherville
Himebauch, Fred S.
Farmer
S. 26, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Hornby, Harry E.
Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle
S, 18, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Horswell, H. W.
Proprietor of Oakworth Stock Farm, Breeder of Aberdeen Angus Cattle
S. 28, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Hospers, I. H.
Publisher of the Armstrong Journal
Armstrong
Houseman, J. F.
Dealer in Stock
Armstrong
Howell, E.
Farmer, Feeder and Stockman
S. 12, T. Iowa Lake, P. O. Armstrong
Huntington Savings Bank
General Banking
Huntington



Iowa Lake Township Schools
Directors:
Theo. Rolling
John Sturm
L. F. Heinrich
Ira Nelson


Iowa Savings bank
General Banking
Estherville
Irwin & Haring
General Store
Wallingford
Irwin, J. A.
Farmer
S. 18, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Huntington
Irwin, J. C.
Farmer
S. 14, T. Center, P. O. Gruver



Jackson, E. K.
Real Estate
Armstrong
Jackson, John
Farmer
S. 12, T. Twelve Mile Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Jefferis, A. M.
Civil Engineer
721-1/2 E. Mape Street, Estherville
Jensen, Chris
Farmer
S. 26, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Jensen, H. W.
Vice President of Ringsted State Bank
Ringsted
Jensen, J. M.
Dry Goods and Groceries
Ringsted
Jensen, Jens M.
Farmer
S. 4, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Johnston, Jay & Co.
Drugs and Jewelry
Estherville
Joyce Lumber Co.
Building Material and Coal
Estherville
Juhl, A. W.
Farmer
S. 33, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville



Keefe, W. H.
Hotel
Armstrong
Kennedy, F. J.
Lawyer, Firm of Morse & Kennedy
Estherville, 1892
Kingston, H. A.
General Store
Armstrong
Kirby, John P.
President First National Bank
Estherville, 1890
Klein, A. F.
Farmer
S. 33, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Klein, G. W.
Farmer
S. 28, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Klein, O. J.
Farmer
S. 32, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Kilgore & Klocow
Hardware
Estherville
Knutson, H. W.
Contractor and Builder
Estherville
Knutson, Silas
Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle, Proprietor of Sunny Slope Stock Farm
S. 36, T. Iowa Lake, P. O. Armstrong
Koenecke, A. L.
Hardware and Implements
Dolliver
Korrect, John
Architect
Armstrong
Kruse, Henry
Farmer
S. 7, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Kunkel, J. G.
Bakery
Estherville



Ladd, Wm. A.
Attorney-at-Law
Estherville, 1882
Lagomarcino-Grape Co.
Wholesale Produce
Estherville
Lambert & Case
Real Estate
Estherville
Larsen, Andrew
President Farmers Savings bank
Ringsted
Leo Bros.
Farmers
S. 10, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Lingenfelter, Clark
Farmer
S. 3, T. Esthervill, P. O. Estherville
Logue, C. A.
Farmer
S. 13, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Long, C. F.
Farmer
S. 5, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Loomer, A.
Furniture and Undertaking
Armstrong
Lucas, G. H.
Ice and Dray Line
Estherville
Lund, S. J.
Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle
S. 1, T. Jack Creek, P. O. Halfa



Macdonald, F. A.
Civil Engineer
Armstrong
McClanahan, J. N. & Co.
Machine Shop and Garage
Estherville
McClune, W. H.
Breeder of Shire Horses, Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs, Fairview Stock Farm
S. 21, T. Lincoln, P. O. Dolliver
McKean, J. C.
Farmer
S. 24, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Halfa
Madden, J. W.
Farmer
S. 22, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Halfa
Maloney, Mrs. James
Farming
S. 5, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Maniece, F. J.
Breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle, Proprietor of Excelsior Stock Farm
S. 13, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Maple Hill Mercantile Co.
General Merchandise and Banking
Maple Hill
Markley, A. R. & Co.
Automobiles and Farm Machinery
Estherville
Mereness, H. D.
Physician
Dolliver
Mester, Henry J.
Farmer
S. 2, T. Estherville, P. O. Estherville
Moldt, Ed.
Contractor and Builder
Armstrong
Monson, M. C.
Proprietor of Rosebud and Midway Farms
S. 2, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Armstrong
Moore, G. E.
Breeder of Registered Holstein-Friesian Cattle
S. 2, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Moore & Wilcox
Lands and Loans
410 Security Building, Cedar Rapids
Morton, Owen E.
Farmer
S. 35, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Morse & Kennedy
Lawyers
Estherville
Morse, J. W.
Lawyer of the Firm of Morse & Kennedy
Estherville, 1902
Murtagh, J. G.
Catholic Priest
Estherville
Musson, F. A.
General Store
S. 14, T. Center, P. O. Gruver
Myhre, Alfred
Farmer
S. 6, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Myhre & Waters
General Store
Wallingford



Nason, Wm.
Electrical Engineer and Contractor
Estherville
Nau Brothers
Clothing
Estherville
Nielen, Soren
General Merchandise, Implements and Coal
Halfa
Nichols-Deming Auto Co.
Garage
Estherville
Nichols, G. A.
Secretary and Manager, The Vindicator and Republican Co.
Estherville, 1892
Niemoth, Theo.
Greenhouse
Estherville, 1916
Northern Lumber Co.
Lumber, Coal and Building Material
Estherville



O'Brien, W. D.
Farmer
S. 35, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Oleson, Cornell
Proprietor of Fairview Farm
S. 17, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Olson, Carl
Jeweler
Estherville, 1898
Olson, Elmer
Proprietor Grand View Farm, Breeder of Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs
S. 33, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Olson, O. C.
Prop. Spring Grove Stock Farm, Breeders of Registered Hostein-Freisian Cattle
S. 15, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Olson, Haldor
Clothing and Tailoring
Armstrong
Olson, O. N.
Farmer
S. 36, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Opelt, Emil
Farmer
S22, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Osgood, C. D.
Real Estate
Estherville
Osher, Edwin
Farmer
S. 7, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Osher, N. O.
Breeder of Registered Holstein-Friesian Cattle
S. 17, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Oswalt, A. J.
Farmer
S. 23, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville



Packard, H. R.
Farmer
S15, T. Swan Lake, P. O. Estherville
Paul, William
Farmer
S. 32, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Person, C. E.
Real Estate, Farm Loans and Insurance
Estherville, 1895
Peter, R. C.
Estherville Planing Mill
Estherville, 1913
Peterson, B. A.
Contractor and Plasterer
Estherville, 1883
Peterson, J. S.
Cashier Ringsted State Bank
Ringsted
Peterson, L. A.
Furniture
Ringsted
Phelps, L. P.
Pioneer Stock Farm
S. 27, T. Lincoln, P. O. Dolliver
Pitcher, Arthur
Real Estate
Estherville



Queal, J. H. & Co.
Lumber
Dolliver



Rainey, James
Real Estate
Estherville
Rasmussen, H. J.
Clothing and Groceries
Ringsted
Reed, S. H.
Lands and Insurance
Dolliver
Refsell, I. S.
Farmer
S. 21, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Refsell, Jas.
Farmer
S. 12, T. Twelve Mile Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Rhamstock, John
Meat Market, Stock Dealer
Armstrong
Rhodes, F. H.
President of the First Trust and Savings Bank
Estherville, 1885
Rhonalt, A. A.
Physician and Surgeon
Ringsted
Richardson, L. J.
Automobiles
Estherville
Rinderknecht, G. C.
Auctioneer and Dealer in Real Estate
Ringsted
Ringsted State Bank
General Banking
Ringsted
Robinson, B. F.
Cashier First National Bank
Armstrong
Robinson, G. W.
Jeweler
Ringsted
Robinson, I. J.
Farmer
S. 26, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Rogers, Carl A.
Surveyor
Estherville
Rogers, F. B.
Livery
Estherville
Rogers, John L.
Auctioneer and Dairyman
Estherville
Rohde, H. N.
Real Estate
Estherville, 1890
Rokne, E. H.
Farmer
S. 10, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Romia, G. H.
Farmer
S. 26, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Rosburg, Jess H.
Farmer and Township Assessor
S. 9, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Rudebush Grocery

Estherville
Root, A. D.
Lumber Co., Lumber, Coal and Implements
Estherville
Ross, R. G.
Veterinarian
Estherville, 1913
Rousseau, R. N.
Candy Kitchen and Ice Cream Parlor
Estherville, 1910
Rustad, L. C.
Farmer
S. 17, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Ryder & Karr
Garage
Estherville



Saggau, H. A. & Sons
Implements and Live Stock
Ceylon, Minnesota
Schloeman, M. H.
Real Estate
Estherville
Schalttger, Theo.
Farner
S. 10, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
School District No. 5
R. M. Buttler Secretary
Ringsted
Sconberg & Kilgore
Groceries, Hardware and Furniture
Estherville
Shadle, F. M. & Sons
Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear
Estherville
Shannon, J. S.
Prop. Enterprise Stock Farms
S. 5, T. Twelve Mile Lake, P. O. Estherville
Sharar, B. M.
Farmer
S. 18, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Shultz, W. J.
Farmer
S. 14, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Sidles, J. H.
Farmer
S. 17, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Smith, Andrew
Cashier, Estherville State Bank
Estherville, 1914
Smith, C. P.
County Engineer
Estherville, 1910
Smith & Brenneman
Jewelers
Estherville
Snyder, H. N.
Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
S. 35, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Soper & Alexander
Lawyers
Estherville
Sorum, E. T.
General Store
Ringsted
Spear, H. L.
Prop. Dewdrop Farm
S. 9, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
State Bank of Armstrong
General Banking
Armstrong
State Bank of Ceylon
General Banking
Ceylon, Minnesota
Stemple, W. F.
Farmer
S. 17, T. Swan Lake, P.s O. Estherville
Sterenberg, Fred
Farmer
S. 9, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Stewart, Martin
Farmer
S. 34, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Stow, O.
Grain Dealer
Dolliver
Stuart, Wm.
Farmer and Vice President First National bank
Armstrong
Sturm, John
Prop. Willow Dale Farm
S. 28, T. Iowa lake, P. O. Armstrong
Strid, C. T.
Farmer
S. 18, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Sullivan, C. E.
Merchant
Dolliver
Sunde, Thomas
Farmer
S. 15, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Swan Lake Consolidated School
H. A. Spiller, Sec.
Maple Hill
Swanson, Ed. A.
Farmer
S. 19, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Swanson, G. W.
Farmer
S. 30, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville



Thompson & Sweet
Contractors and Builders
Estherville
Thomsen, John
Veterinarian
Armstrong
Tornell, Peter
Farmer
S. 30, T. Armstrong Grove, P. O. Estherville



Van & Erb
Livery
Estherville
Van Duzen, W. H.
Grain Dealer
Armstrong
Vindicator and Republican, The
Printer and Binding
Estherville



Walker Motor Co.
Ford Garage
Estherville
Walker, W. W.
Cashier, Iowa Savings Bank
Estherville, 1903
Waters, T. E.
Prop. Star Farms
S. 2. T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Weir, Geo. A.
Farmer
S. 23, T. Emmet, P. O. Estherville
Weir, J. D. & Son
Hardware and Implements, Land Owner and Supervisor
S. 7, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Huntington
Wells, D. C.
Contractor, Painter, Decorator and Paper Hanger
Estherville, 1871
West, G. H.
Prop. Prairie Lawn Stock Farm, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle
S. 8, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
West, G. H.
Prop. Echo Hill and Golden West Stock Farms, Breeder of Holstein-Fresian Cattle
Armstrong
West, Robert J.
Farmer
S. 4, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
West & Eads
Garage
Huntington
West, Wm. J.
Prop. Maple Grove Farm
S. 8, T. Center, P. O. Estherville
Williams, Bird
Farmer
S. 20, T. Ellsworth, P. O. Estherville
Wing, Frank B.
Wing's Cafe
Estherville, 1895
Wolden Bros.
Apiarists
S. 14, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford
Wolden, J. M.
County Supervisor




Young, R. M.
Farmer
S. 27, T. High Lake, P. O. Wallingford

Source: Standard Atlas of Emmet County, Iowa, 1918

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